This dive site, known as The Bayville Barge, offers a unique shore diving experience located on the beach near Wall's Wharf Restaurant in Bayville, New York. It’s a historically significant location featuring remnants of an old dock and, most notably, a WWI British submarine wreck. This wreck presents a fascinating dive for experienced divers seeking to explore underwater history. Visibility may vary depending on conditions. Due to its historical significance and the presence of a wreck, this site is considered advanced.
Bayville Barge
Shallow shore dive featuring a WWI submarine wreck.
Shore Access
1.5m Avg Depth
2m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Fair Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Kelp
Tautog
Nurse Shark
Summer Flounder
Crab
Atlantic Blue Crab
Sand Tiger Shark
Pipefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Advanced due to wreck hazards, potential entanglement, and variable visibility.
Hazards:
entanglementboat trafficvisibility
Current Strength:
Variable
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